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SB1883 • 2026

Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; requiring the Legislature to allow audio and video recording of public meetings. Effective date.

Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; requiring the Legislature to allow audio and video recording of public meetings. Effective date.

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Sponsor
Jett
Last action
2026-02-03
Official status
Second Reading referred to Rules
Effective date
Not listed

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Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; requiring the Legislature to allow audio and video recording of public meetings. Effective date.

Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; requiring the Legislature to allow audio and video recording of public meetings.

What This Bill Does

  • Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; requiring the Legislature to allow audio and video recording of public meetings.
  • Effective date.
  • Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for SB 1883 (Senate): Introduced (1/21/2026)

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-03 Senate

    Second Reading referred to Rules

  2. 2026-02-02 Senate

    First Reading

  3. 2026-02-02 Senate

    Authored by Senator Jett

Official Summary Text

Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; requiring the Legislature to allow audio and video recording of public meetings. Effective date.
Bill Summaries/Fiscal Impact for SB 1883 (Senate): Introduced (1/21/2026)

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA

2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026)

SENATE BILL 1883 By: Jett

AS INTRODUCED

An Act relating to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act;
amending 25 O.S. 2021, Section 309, which relates to
the Legislature; requiring the Legislature to allow
audio and video recording of public meetings; and
providing an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 25 O.S. 2021, Section 309, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 309. The Legislature shall conduct open meetings in
accordance with rules to be adopted by each house thereof.
Provided, however, the Legislature shall not prevent any person from
audio or video recording public meetings.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026.

60-2-3203 BLB 1/15/2026 8:21:49 AM